Soldiers guard central Milan as protesters march in European cities
Demonstrations drew crowds from Milan and Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana on Saturday, though French protests drew most international attention.
What to know
- Troops were deployed in the center of Milan during Saturday's demonstrations.
- Large crowds also gathered in Rome, Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana.
- Protests in France received the widest international coverage.
Soldiers stood guard in the center of Milan on Saturday as thousands of demonstrators marched through cities across Europe. The protests reached Rome, Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana, according to NPR, with crowds turning out in several countries on the same day. Demonstrations in France drew most of the international attention.
The supplied reports do not say what the marches were demanding, who organized them, or how many people attended in each city. They also give no account of arrests, injuries or confrontations with security forces. It was not immediately clear whether further demonstrations were planned.
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